IS IT EASY TO ENTER THIS GATE ?

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: IS IT EASY TO ENTER THIS GATE ?

Matthew 7:13 KJV
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Remember, Jesus said, “there are few who find it.” That implies they are on a diligent search for it.
Today we hear preachers tell us on TV and the radio, “Just say this prayer; just raise your hand; just ask Christ into your heart, and you’ll be saved!” THAT IS INTERESTING But Jesus said! Jesus said in Luke13:24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.”

He said in Luke 16:16 “since time of John the Baptist, the gospel of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.” He said in Mt. 11:12 “violent men take the kingdom by force.”

No one nonchalantly strolls or meanders into the kingdom of heaven. Jesus told us to “strive.” The Greek word means “to agonize.” If we will enter the kingdom, we must be violent and take the kingdom by force.

Now, I’m not talking about saving ourselves by our own works. I am talking about being in blood earnest to repent of anything that would keep us out of the kingdom! You and I must be willing to abandon anything that would hinder us from entering.
What hinders people from entering kingdom?
1). Their own self-righteousness,
2). their idols, and
3). their sins.
That’s why repentance is necessary. We must say good-bye to the old life. We must be willing to give up any love that would take Christ’s place in our heart.

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME
SEPARATE ME AND SIN AND HELP ME TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE THAT PLEASES YOU IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.